Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Houston, TX

Public Interest

Houston, TX

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in Houston, TX

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

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**Members Only** is seeking an Associate Counsel to join our Strategic Legal Advocacy team, which works to identify and address changes in judicial doctrines that impact our clients' rights. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of litigation experience, including any clerkships, and a strong commitment to public interest work.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a resource to **Members Only** litigation teams, providing research and drafting assistance on novel or difficult legal issues
• Monitor developments in federal and state courts that affect **Members Only**'s docket
• Engage with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts on behalf of **Members Only**
• Develop skills to serve as a spokesperson with media

Qualifications:

• . from an accredited . law school
• Licensed to practice law in any location
• 1-5 years of litigation experience, with preference for appellate clerkship and/or appellate practice experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, creativity, and sense of humor
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Passion for public interest work and **Members Only**'s mission
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits
• Salary based on experience and location:
o Washington, .: $106,400 - $125,300
o Remote and other **Members Only** locations: $95,200 - $131,900

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a one- to two-page cover letter explaining their interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

**Members Only** is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor unrelated to the position.

For positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local ordinances.

Join the nation's largest public interest environmental law organization as an Associate Counsel for Strategic Legal Advocacy. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-risk cases and engage with clients, partners, and the broader legal community to protect the environment and combat climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide research and drafting assistance to **Members Only** litigation teams
• Monitor developments in federal and state courts that impact **Members Only**'s docket
• Represent **Members Only** in communications with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts
• Develop skills to serve as a spokesperson with media

Qualifications:

• . from an accredited . law school
• Licensed to practice law in any location
• 1-5 years of litigation experience, with preference for appellate clerkship and/or appellate practice experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic, good judgment, initiative, creativity, and sense of humor
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for public interest work and **Members Only**'s mission
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Salary based on experience and location:
o Washington, .: $106,400 - $125,300
o Remote and other **Members Only** locations: $95,200 - $131,900

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a one- to two-page cover letter explaining their interest in the position and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Join **Members Only**'s Strategic Legal Advocacy team as an Associate Counsel and make a difference in protecting the environment and addressing climate change.

Job Title: Associate Counsel, Strategic Legal Advocacy
Location: Remote (.) or various office locations
Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Strategic Legal Advocacy
Salary: Based on experience and location
Benefits: Competitive compensation package including excellent benefits
Experience: 1-5 years of litigation experience preferred
Education: . from an accredited . law school
License: Licensed to practice law in any location
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director, Strategic Legal Advocacy
Apply By: Rolling basis
Organization Overview:

**Members Only** is the nation's largest public interest environmental law organization, with a team of over 550 staff and over 200 litigators. Our mission is to protect public health, address environmental injustice, defend natural places and ecosystems, transition to clean energy, and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, tribes, individuals, and communities to address the environmental crises of our time.

Position Overview:

The Associate Counsel for Strategic Legal Advocacy will work with the Director and two Senior Counsels to provide research and drafting assistance on novel or difficult legal issues, monitor developments in federal and state courts, and engage with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts on behalf of **Members Only**. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-risk cases and contribute to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with **Members Only** litigation teams by providing drafting and research assistance and serving as a moot court judge
• Track developments in federal and state courts that impact **Members Only**'s docket
• Represent **Members Only** in communications with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts
• Develop skills to serve as a spokesperson with media

Candidate Qualifications:

• . from an accredited . law school
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